FAQ's

Chiropractic care is generally safe for people of all ages, from infants to seniors.

No, chiropractic care is considered Primary Health Care and you do not need a referral.

No. Each patient’s spine and treatment is unique. Patient care is custom tailored to your age, health conditions and adjustment style preferences.

If you have not been adjusted in a long time than you could be sore for 1-2 days post-adjustment. We recommend applying ice on the sore region (using a barrier) for 15 minutes to help ease the soreness. We can also change the force and style of adjustment, depending on your preference. We can do seated and laying down adjustments.

Yes, we do have the clicker/activator for gentle Neck adjustments.

Yes, Chiropractic care is generally safe during pregnancy. It is a good idea to double check with your OB before starting Chiropractic care. Chiropractic care can help with aches and pains associated with pregnancy.

 Yes,  many patients also find that chiropractic treatments help alleviate the aches commonly associated with pregnancy.

Depending on the type of injury, it could be muscle pain or bone/joint pain or both at the same time. In most instances, muscle and bone pain are intertwined. If you are noticing localized pain while resting, most likely it is bone/joint pain. Whereas muscle pain is more noticeable with movement and feels spreadout through the length of the muscle. Dr Gary Explains Muscle vs Bone pain here

Sometimes the cause is physical. Physical causes include accidents, repetitive motions, improper lifting, slips and falls. Other causes of these restrictions include stress, tension or postural strains we place on our body every day. You may have tightness and restrictions accumulating and not even realize until you are suddenly in a lot of pain.

Several different factors can determine how long it takes for pain to go away.

• Age
• Lifestyle (obesity, smoking, diet, etc.)
• Stress
• Activity level
• Duration of dysfunction
• Health and family history
• Prior imaging findings (X-rays, MRI, etc.)
• Our exam findings

Our goal is to consider all of your factors when putting together a plan that works best for you. Most patients find relief in the first few visits.

No, our goal is to improve you biomechanics to avoid injury, not to avoid the activity that hurt you. We want your body to be ready for the next time you get in similar situations which will instill confidence in movement and prevent future injury.  Another way we can ensure you keep doing the exercises you love with complete confidence is through education on how to move safely and efficiently.

Our primary objective is to equip you with the necessary tools and knowledge to take control of your health. Once patients complete their treatment plans for the injury, many choose to opt for periodic maintenance or wellness care to ensure they continue to feel good and maintain their progress.    Dr Alex explains here!

Learn about "slipped discs" with Dr Ben  Here

Yes, we do offer Acupuncture. The number of visits will depend on the severity of your symptoms. At Dynamic, we like to start with a trial of care and see you how your body is responding to treatment. Usually we get to see some results after 2-3 visits of acupuncture treatment.

Yes! In fact even if you don’t have any symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction currently, coming in for an assessment during pregnancy is a great time to learn about your body, get education on how to prepare for birth, whether that’s vaginal or cesarean, and begin to practice some exercises that will be beneficial for the early weeks postpartum.Maryline explains here!

Yes! Pelvic floor physio can help with the symptoms caused by prolapse. Heaviness, dragging, fullness or pressure into the vaginal area are all common symptoms of prolapse and they typically worsen with prolonged standing/walking, lifting, jumping, coughing and running. An assessment with a skilled practitioner can help determine which treatment strategies will help you the most and get you back to feeling like yourself again. Marilyn demonstrates exercises here!

Not necessarily! The pelvic floor should be assessed to see if the muscles are actually weak. Sometimes it’s more of a coordination problem, where your brain just isn’t sure how to turn the muscles on. Other times the muscles are very tense and aren’t able to fully relax. And sometimes they are simply weak and need to be strengthened with various types of breathwork, core and hip strengthening and yes, kegels!

Pelvic floor physio can help you figure out if the pelvic floor muscles are part of the problem. We assess your bowel habits, the tone, strength and coordination of the pelvic floor, and can determine if they are working effectively for you. We can guide you on some strategies to help you with your bowel movements and refer to other practitioners like your family doctor or a dietitian if additional support would benefit you.

The answer to this question varies person to person but the general guideline would be to wait until 12 weeks or 3 months postpartum before returning to running. You shouldn’t have any leaking, pressure sensations or pain while you are running or afterwards. If this is happening then getting an assessment from a pelvic floor physio would be important to sort out where things are going wrong. There are many exercises that you could be doing in those first few months postpartum to get you stronger and gradually build up your tolerance to impact. That way when the time comes, you are ready to go!

 If you suspect a concussion, it’s important to rest and avoid physical or cognitive stress. Schedule an assessment with Dynamic Steinbach to evaluate your symptoms and receive a recovery plan tailored to your needs, whether you're an athlete or not.